Why I wait to sow
In January there’s a real temptation to get out those seed packets and start sowing, to brighten up short dark days with the promise of new leafy life. Do resist! …
growing under cover
An autumnal update from my no dig garden
Things are slowing down in the garden here at Ael Y Bryn, and the landscape view from my desk window is very autumnal. It’s pouring down. I’m waiting for the …
May update from my no dig homestead
I am writing this blog in a tiny thatched cottage in Oxfordshire, where I am staying for a few days, during eight days of working away in England. On Monday …
Lughnasadh harvests and what to sow now
Happy Lughnasadh! Also known as the feast of Lammas (“loaf mass”) August 1st has been celebrated for centuries as the time of the first grain harvest. There would be great …
Ael Y Bryn – my new Welsh no dig garden
Welcome to Ael Y Bryn! We have now lived here in West Wales for just over a month and are absolutely loving it. It’s an exciting time creating a whole …